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Symptoms of Emphysema

The primary symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath, although you can have emphysema for years without any signs or symptoms. Others will experience symptoms including:

Fatigue

Cough producing mucus or blood

Tightness in the chest

Swelling in the lower limbs

Weight loss

Often, people with emphysema will avoid activities that cause them to be short of breath, which may mask their symptoms. Eventually, emphysema will advance to the point where you experience shortness of breath even while at rest.

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